Millium effusum Aureum

Millium effusum Aureum

1 packet (25 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 4598

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Millium effusum Aureum

Hardy Perennial

  • Height: 24 inches
  • Ideal for: Border, Containers, Wild Garden, Wildlife

Description

An attractive form of millet grass with amazing golden yellow foliage that looks spectacular planted in lightly shaded borders or containers.

Height: 45-60cm (18-24in).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:December to April or June to July.
Sowing depth:Sow seed on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost and place at a temperature of at 20C (69F). Lightly cover the

Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30-45cm (12-18in) apart.

Aftercare Instructions

Cut back foliage the following spring to encourage new coloured grass each year . Best grown in a semi-shaded part of the garden out of full sun.